Current Job Vacancies
Show Site Sales Consultant - Sunningdale
We are recruiting a Sales Consultant to work from our show site in Windlesham.
Reporting directly to National Sales Manager you will ensure that the Crane Garden Buildings ethos for quality and service is presented to our customers. Working as part of the sales team you will strive to achieve / exceed targets set by the business and ensure that the highest standards of presentation are always delivered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact between the company and customer promoting our products and advising in the selection of the best garden building for their needs
- Produce accurate quotations in line with customer requirements and present terms of agreement and close sales
- Promote the business ensuring all sales opportunities are followed up
- Conduct visits at the customers property to measure and qualify the suitability of products
- Respond to incoming email and phone enquiries from new and existing customers
- Ensure all sales are recorded and order information entered on to the company CRM system
- Represent the company at trade exhibitions, events and shows
- Advise on forthcoming product developments and discuss special promotions where appropriate
- Review your own sales performance, aiming to exceed targets
Required Skills:
- Experience of delivering a face-to-face consultative sales approach
- Excellent customer service
- Focused on maintaining a strong sales pipeline
- Able to discover and overcome objections and close sales
- Experience using a CRM system would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given
Benefits include:
- Basic salary £26,250
- Quarterly bonuses of £2,500 for achieving target
- Opportunity to earn commission for exceeding targets
- Clothing allowance
- Onsite parking
- Contributory Pension scheme
Usual working pattern is 40hrs a week on a 3 week rota including 2 weekends on / 1 off
Being fully mobile and having your own vehicle is essential for this role as you will be required to conduct customer visits.
As this role involves working with the public a DBS check will be carried out prior to appointment.
Salary: £26,500 - £35,000
Building Assembler and Production staff
Working as part of our manufacturing team you will be trained to work across all areas of our factory producing finished components and panels which are used to construct our garden buildings. We are proud of our heritage, so a commitment to producing a quality product is essential and as you develop your skills you will play a key role in the quality control of the product. We are looking for confident and hardworking staff who have a keen eye for detail and want to develop a career with us.
As an ideal candidate you be able to show the following:
- Openness to develop & learn new skills within a manufacturing and factory environment
- Ability to follow operating procedures to ensure high standards are delivered
- A keen eye for detail and focused on delivering a quality product
- Competent working with measurements and dimensions
- Ability to use power tools
- You will need to be physically fit and able to lift and carry heavy items both on your own and with assistance
- Common sense and a practical approach to challenges
- Good communication skills, self-confidence and an ability to work to deadlines
- Good command of the English language and able to use an iPad and smart devices
- Flexible to work occasional Saturdays and overtime during peak production times
Working hours are Monday to Friday based on a 40 hour week with half an hour lunch break
Due to social distancing and providing a safe working environment we are operating a staggered shift pattern - 7am - 3:30 / 8am - 4.30pm
Benefits include:
- Weekly paid salary linked to performance and ability
- Opportunities to work overtime (Time Qtr & double time)
- Onsite parking
- Regular paid tea breaks
- Work wear and boots provided
- Contributory pension scheme
- 28 days holiday entitlement including Bank Holidays
- Excellent staff facilities
- Real opportunities to further progress and develop a career in the business
Salary: £9.77 - £9.95 per hour
Building Installer / Fitter
We have been manufacturing and selling high quality timber buildings for over 48 years. Our Garden Studios and Summerhouses are sold across the UK and delivered and built for the customer by our teams of professional installers. We are now looking for skilled trades people to join the installation team.
As an Ideal candidate you will need the following experience and skills:
- Previous experience and knowledge of DIY, construction or carpentry
- A good level of understanding about working with timber, metal bracketry and fixings
- The ability to use power tools, drills, saws etc.
- Competent at working with measurements and dimensions with a good eye for detail
- A good personality and confident communication skills are essential as you will be interacting directly with the customer
- Must be physically strong and fit - you will be lifting and carrying heavy items at 2m or 5m wide (with another operative)
- An understanding of health and safety procedures and processes
- Able to use ladders safely and work at heights
- Working in all weathers, outdoors all year round
- Prepared to stay away for up to 4 nights a week (accommodation is provided) and travel long distances
- Holding a full driving licence is essential
In reward for your skills we offer:
- Weekly paid salary linked to performance
- Opportunities to work overtime
- Contributory pension scheme
- Daily food allowance
- Work wear and boots provided
- The opportunity to progress and develop a career within the company
Usual working week is 40 hours - Monday to Friday however you may be required to work longer during peak season.
As this role involves working directly with the general public an enhanced DBS check will be carried out prior to appointment.
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
Showsite Sales Consultant - Brighton
We are recruiting a sales consultant for our show site at the Goldcliff Garden Centre near Lewes.
Reporting directly to the Show Site Manager you will ensure that the Crane Garden Buildings ethos for quality and service is presented to our customers. Working as part of the sales team you will strive to achieve / exceed targets set by the business and ensure that the highest standards of presentation are always delivered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact between the company and customer promoting our products and advising in the selection of the best garden building for their needs
- Produce accurate quotations in line with customer requirements and present terms of agreement and close sales
- Promote the business ensuring all sales opportunities are followed up
- Conduct visits at the customers property to measure and qualify the suitability of products
- Respond to incoming email and phone inquiries from new and existing customers
- Ensure all sales are recorded and order information entered on to the company CRM system
- Represent the company at trade exhibitions, events and shows
- Advise on forthcoming product developments and discuss special promotions where appropriate
- Review your own sales performance, aiming to exceed targets
Required Skills:
- Experience of maintaining a sales pipeline
- Selling direct to the public
- Able to discover and overcome objections and close sales
- Experience using a CRM system would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given
Benefits include:
- Basic salary £26,250
- Quarterly bonuses of £2,500 for achieving target
- Opportunity to earn commission for exceeding targets
- Clothing allowance
- Free parking
- Contributory Pension scheme
Usual working pattern is 40hrs a week on a 3 week rota including 2 weekends on / 1 off
Being fully mobile and having your own vehicle is essential for this role as you may be required to conduct site visits.
As this role involves working with the public an enhanced DBS check will be conducted prior to appointment.
Salary: £26,250 - £37,000 OTE
Showsite Sales Consultant - Burford
We are currently looking for a dynamic sales person to join the sales team at our show site in Burford.
Reporting directly to the Show Site Manager you will ensure that the Crane Garden Buildings ethos for quality and service is presented to our customers. Working as part of the sales team you will strive to achieve / exceed targets set by the business and ensure the profitability and success of the site. You will ensure high standards of presentation are delivered at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact between the company and customer promoting our products and advising in the selection of the best garden building for their needs
- Produce accurate quotations in line with customer requirements and present terms of agreement and close sales
- Promote the business ensuring all sales opportunities are followed up
- Conduct site visits to customers property if required to measure and qualify the suitability of products enquired about
- Respond to incoming email and phone enquiries both from customers and Head office
- Gather and share market and customer information
- Ensure all sales are recorded and order information entered on to the company CRM system
- Represent the company at trade exhibitions, events and shows
- Advise on forthcoming product developments and discuss special promotions where appropriate
- Review your own sales performance, aiming to exceed targets
Required Skills:
- Experience of selling face to face direct to the public
- Ability to maintain a sales pipeline
- Confident to discover and overcome objections and close sales
- Ability to use MS office and inhouse CRM system
Benefits include:
- Basic salary £26,250
- Quarterly bonus scheme up to £10,000 per year for hitting target
- Opportunity to earn uncapped commission for exceeding targets
- Clothing allowance
- Onsite parking
- Excellent work life balance
Working pattern 40 hours over 5 days on a 3 week rota including 2 weekends on / 1 off
Salary: £26,250 - £37,000 OTE plus commission
Paint Line Operator / Loader
Due to increased demand and expansion of the production factory, we are looking to recruit loaders to work in our spray and paint line department.
Job Summary:
This role will be required to work on both our automated and manual spray lines, loading and unloading timber cladding and panels in a safe and efficient manner to achieve a high quality finish. You must be someone that can work individually, but also be a team player as you will be working alongside a well-established team.
Responsibilities:
- Racking and un-racking unpainted and painted panels on and off the line
- Carrying out regular quality inspections on all finished products
- Maintain and clean down all equipment
- Able to read written instructions and follow verbal instructions closely
- Must be able to multi task, prioritise and work under time constraints
- Be a team player and willing to be trained to work in other areas as assigned
- Have excellent communication skills to liaise with peers and management
- Able to wear all required Protective clothing
Remuneration package:
- Weekly paid salary in line with experience
- Opportunities to work overtime
- Contributory pension scheme
- Excellent staff facilities
- Regular paid tea / coffee breaks
- Clothing and work boots provided
- onsite parking
- Staff discount
- Opportunity to progress and develop a career within the business
Working hours are Monday to Friday based on a 40 hour week with half an hour lunch break.
In order to create a Covid safe working environment and inline with social distancing regulations we are operating a staggered shift pattern.
- 6am - 2.30pm / 7am - 3.30pm / 8am - 4.30pm
Salary: £9.77 - £10 per hour
Show Site Sales Consultant - Newbury
We are recruiting a sales consultant for our show site at Hermitage,near Newbury.
Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager you will ensure that the Crane Garden Buildings ethos for quality and service is presented to our customers. Working as part of the sales team you will strive to achieve / exceed targets set by the business and ensure that the highest standards of presentation are always delivered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact between the company and customer promoting our products and advising in the selection of the best garden building for their needs
- Produce accurate quotations in line with customer requirements and present terms of agreement and close sales
- Promote the business ensuring all sales opportunities are followed up
- Conduct visits at the customers property to measure and qualify the suitability of products
- Respond to incoming email and phone inquiries from new and existing customers
- Ensure all sales are recorded and order information entered on to the company CRM system
- Represent the company at trade exhibitions, events and shows
- Advise on forthcoming product developments and discuss special promotions where appropriate
- Review your own sales performance, aiming to exceed targets
Required Skills:
- Experience of maintaining a sales pipeline
- Selling direct to the public
- Able to discover and overcome objections and close sales
- Experience using a CRM system would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given
Benefits include:
- Basic salary £26,250
- Quarterly bonuses of £2,500 for achieving target
- Opportunity to earn commission for exceeding targets
- Clothing allowance
- Free parking
- Contributory Pension scheme
Usual working pattern is 40hrs a week on a 3 week rota including 2 weekends on / 1 off
Being fully mobile and having your own vehicle is essential for this role as you may be required to conduct site visits.
As this role involves working with the public an enhanced DBS check will be conducted prior to appointment.
Salary: £26,250k - £32,000 plus bonuses and commission